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INNOVATIVE SECURITY SOLUTIONS
PRICE LIST
GSA Schedule MAS
SIN 561612- Protective Service Occupations
SIN 561611 -Background Investigations
Total Solutions for Law
Enforcement, Security,
Facilities Management
Full-Service Asset Protection and
Risk Mitigation from Physical to Virtual
AGB Investigative Services, Inc. Attn: John H. Griffin, Jr. 7545 S. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60620
773-445-4300 (Phone) 773-445-4376 (Fax)
www.agbinvestigative.com
Schedule MAS
Contact Number GS-07F-0216W
SIN 561612- Protective Service Occupations
SIN 561611 -Background Investigations
January 31, 2020 to January 31, 2025
8(a) / MBE / DBE Certified
Price List as of 5 Oct 2020
Table of Contents
3
Company
Overview
About Us
Past Performance
National Capacity
Security Training
8
Value Proposition to
Federal Agencies
ISO 9007 Certification Use of
Force
Cultural Competency Drone
Technology
10
Labor Rates
12
Labor Category
Descriptions
Guard I (Unarmed) Guard II
(Armed)
Shift Supervisor (Armed)
Detention Officer
15
Terms and
Conditions
18
How to Buy from AGB on the
GSA MAS Schedule
Guard I (Unarmed)
Guard II (Armed)
Shift Supervisor (Armed) Detention Officer
Background Investigator I
Background Investigator II
Quality Control Manager
Company Overview
Mission & Vision
To eliminate economic inequities by delivering training and smart security services to protect people, property and data.
DUNS Number
740387774
CAGE Code
4SRG9
Supplier Diversity
8(a) Certified (Expires: 09/24/2021)
AGB Investigative Services, In c. Headquarters
7545 S. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60620
Company Overview
Past Performance Overview AGB Security Services has a strong past performance record over the last 19 years. We currently have more than
30 clients as listed below.
Federal Clients (Current and Past)
• U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Executive Office of the President (EOP)
· U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)
• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
State Local Government
& Commercial Clients (Current and Past)
• City of Chicago
• Wal-Mart Stores
· ComEd
• Chicago Housing Authority
• Aid i's Stores
• Coca-Cola
• East Lake Properties
• Godfrey Hotel
• Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
• McDonald's
•NBA
AGB received a superior 95% past performance rating from Dun & Bradstreet.
National Capacity
Based on our clients listed above, AGB has the capacity to service Federal agencies across the United States. AGB
has also provided overseas services to Federal government agencies.
Company Overview
Security Officer Training AGB Training Institute. AGB training is unprecedented, our guards go through rigors de-signed training which is required for all our officers prior to taking a shift, we call it the "AGB Way".
AGB offers our classes through our institute called the AGB Institute (www.agbinstitute.org). Our curriculum goes beyond the requirements outlined in state law. AGB Security Training provides additional in-depth instruction that you won't find at smaller security training companies. Our classes are taught in Chicago by NRA-trained instructors. Our trainers are certified to train law enforcement officers, as well as those at the federal level. The customized security training that we offer equals what you'll find at the largest national and international firms.
Certified Training Courses. AGB is certified by the state of Illinois Higher Board of Education (IHBE) to provide security training courses.
Two Levels of Training. Our security training certifications are designed for two levels of guarding: unarmed and armed. Security Officers must complete the unarmed training before they can take the armed training, which prepares you to carry and use a firearm. Below is the minimum training required by AGB security officers.
20 Hours- Unarmed Officers 40 Hours - Armed Officers
Refresher Training. AGB officers are required to complete a quarterly 8-hour refresher training.
Advanced Security Training. AGB also offers additional advanced courses in security to include the following: • Active Shooter Preparedness • Situational Awareness • Workplace Violence • Conflict Resolution
Company Overview
Why AGB is Different There are many excellent reasons to choose AGB for this requirement, to include:
Special Knowledge. We have special knowledge in the following areas:
• Computer and information security
• Criminal investigation
• Certified as an expert witness for both state and federal court
Security Clearances.
Our key personnel have the ability to have Secret and Top-Secret Clearances.
Special Training.
We receive on-going advanced training from the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security
Strategic Relationship.
We have work with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Track Record.
The company has a 19-year history of exceptional performance for its clients.
Past Performance Rating.
The company received a 94% Dun & Bradstreet Past Performance Rating from its clients.
Strategic Supplier.
We can serve as your strategic supplier in computer information data protection and all your virtual security requirements.
AGB provides a best-value approach for its background investigative requirements.
Company Overview
Why AGB is Different There are many excellent reasons to choose AGB for this requirement, to include:
Special Knowledge. We have special knowledge in the following areas:
• Computer and information security
• Criminal investigation
• Certified as an expert witness for both state and federal court
Security Clearances.
Our key personnel have the ability to have Secret and Top-Secret Clearances.
Special Training.
We receive on-going advanced training from the Department of Defense and the
Department of Homeland Security
Strategic Relationship.
We have work with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Track Record.
The company has a 19-year history of exceptional
performance for its clients.
Past Performance Rating.
The company received a 9 4% Dun & Bradstreet Past
Performance Rating from its clients.
Strategic Supplier.
We can serve as your strategic supplier in computer
information data protection and all your virtual security
requirements.
AGB provides a best-value approach for
its background investigative requirements.
Company Overview
AGB Value
Proposition to
Federal Agencies We realize Federal agencies have many choices when it comes to security guard services. AGB represents the next generation
of physical security services. Our value proposition to the Federal government is summarized in the areas described below.
ISO 9001. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is the leader in establishing global quality standards with
membership in 760 countries. ISO standards represent a global consensus of the state-of-the-art in their industry. AGB is one of
the few security companies with an ISO 9007 certification. This certification provides a structured way to asset and plan for
security and staffing for our Federal clients.
• Creates a more efficient, effective operation
• Increases customer satisfaction
• Improve employee retention
• Improve employee motivation, awareness, and morale
• Reduce waste and increase productivity
• Provide a common tool for standardization
Cultural Competency. Several recent controversial incidents across the United States have shaken the traditional trust
communities have had with law enforcement/ security agencies. AGB takes a pro-active approach by hiring officers who exhibit
cross cultural skills and reflect the diversity of their communities. AGB exhibits cultural competency in the following areas:
• Diversity
• Language Skills
• Experience
• Licenses
• People Skills
AGB Value Proposition to Federal Agencies
Use of Force.
Several recent incidents have resulted in lawsuits against law enforcement/ security agencies regarding use of
excessive force. AGB provides our officers with training with de-escalation techniques to include:
Reason for and what is De-escalation Verbal De-
escalation techniques/tactics
Non-physical skills used to potentially prevent a situation from escalating into a physical and/or deadly
confrontation or injury
Body Language. Determining character or personal qualities from the features or form of the body, especially
the face
Cultural & Language Barriers. Understanding the decision-making process to allow you to
de-escalate more effectively
Self-Protecting. Paying attention to verbal and nonverbal cues that has potential to escalate a situation.
Factors/Traits that may trigger aggression.
Drone Technology.
AGB has been a pioneer in using remotely piloted vehicles to conduct aerial surveillance. AGB has two FAA-licensed drone
pilots. AGB drones can be used for:
Search and Rescue Active Shooter
Situations Discreet Surveillance
U.S. Domestic (Nationwide Pricing)
Labor Category Title Hourly Rate
Guard I (Unarmed) Non-Exempt ** $33.00
Guard II (Armed) Non-Exempt ** $50.29
Shift Supervisor Exempt $101.39
Detention Officer Non-Exempt ** $84.00
Background Investigator I $49.37
Background Investigator II $49.37
Quality Control Manager $49.37
Labor Rates Notes: 1. Additional discounts. The vendor may offer additional discounts based on factors such as:
A. Place of Performance
B. Security Clearance Requirements
C. Complexity of Work
D. Dollar Volume
E. Volume. (Discounts of at least 7 % for orders exceeding $200,000)
F. Period of Performance
G. Discounts up to 2% for long-term (multi-year) orders.
2. Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) formerly Service Contract Act (SCA). The labor categories covered by
the SCLS are noted in table above as "* *".
3. Applicability. The above labor rates apply to the domestic United States and Washington, DC.
4. Effective Date. The above labor rates are applicable one year from the effective date.
5. Escalation Rate. Updates to the above labor rates will be processed via the following:
a) Clause I-FSS-9 69, Economic Price Adjustment - FSS Multiple Award Schedule
b)FAR Clause 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple
Year and Option Contracts)
6. Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA). AGB will incorporate any CBA after contract award after
contract award if there was no pre -existing CBA.
A. Other Locations. Pricing for other locations will be based on the least wage determination for the area(s).
7. Equitable Adjustments. Contract billing rates are subject to equitable adjustments per FAR 52.222-43.
8. Straight Time. Billing rates do not incorporate overtime cove rag e, cleared person el, supervisory hours or
relief where required.
Labor Rates
10. Overtime Hours. The billing rate for overtime is calculated at SCLS requirements of the straight-time labor rate. 11. Scope of Work. Individual scope of work requirements could affect billing rates.
AGB Investigative Services, Inc.
7545 S. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60620
773-445-4300 (Phone) 773-445-4376 (Fax)
www.agbinvestigative.com
Contact Number GS-07F-0216W GSA Schedule MAS
SIN 561612 - Protective Service Occupations SIN 561611 - Background Investigations
Guard I (Unarmed)
Minimum/General Experience: Two (2) years of experience in security/law enforcement services. Functional Responsibility: Our unarmed guards are proficiently trained and alert at all times.
Many guards have CPR and first-aid training so they will be helpful in almost any and all situations. AGB guards have arresting powers to help enforce and deter crime at your establishment.
Guard II (Armed)
Minimum/General Experience. Three (3) years of experience in security/law enforcement services.
Functional Responsibility. Our unarmed guards come equipped with extensive knowledge of the 4th Amendment, mechanics of arrest, report writing, certified first aid, and 40 extra hours of advanced security training. Unarmed guards also have handcuffs, mace, and bullet proof vests. All guards must pass the State of Illinois physical fitness test. They have all the qualifications of Guard I except Guard 11 as more level of experience. AGB maintains to be proactive mitigating risk therefore all guards must have an annual eight (8) hour refresher training courses as well as an eight (8) hour annual refresher courses.
Shift Supervisor
Minimum/General Experience. Five (5) years of experience in security/law enforcement services, with a minimum of two (2) years in the Supervisory capacity.
Functional Responsibility. Similar duties as Guard I, II and Ill; Assuring guards on duty know the proper protocol for that particular site as well as the standard operating procedure. Shift Super visor's have also undergone refresher training courses. Courses range from sexual harassment, to proper handcuffing technique.
LABOR CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS
AGB is committed to having a drug free workplace, therefore; all guards must pass a mandatory background investigation and drug screen before hire. They must also submit to random drug screens throughout their duration of employment with AGB.
Detention Officer
Minimum General Experience. Two years of continuous work experience that demonstrates reliability, dependability, and good judgment, and a minimum of two years security, law enforcement, corrections or military police experience. Must demonstrate knowledge of the legal authority and limitations of a corrections officer. Requires high school diploma or GED, completion of a certified security training program.
Functional Responsibility. Performs various duties related to detention, safeguarding, security and escort of violators of immigration and other laws. Exercises surveillance over detainees and maintains order and discipline. Attends to sheltering, feeding, and physical well-being of detainees; and counseling of alien detainees on personal matters. Guards detainees at deportation or exclusion hearings. Recognizes potentially hazardous health, safety, security, or discipline problems. Supervises voluntary work details and encourages participation in organized recreational activities
Background Investigator I
Minimum General Experience. Two years of continuous work experience that demonstrates reliability, dependability, and good judgment, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Requires a Bachelor’s degree. Must have a current driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to travel up to a 150-mile radius daily in support of assignments. Must be able to obtain/maintain a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Must be skilled in data collection, analysis, and report writing. Must be proficient with online databases to conduct background research.
Functional Responsibility. The Investigators may need to travel nationwide, including U. S. Territories, to perform background investigations on applicants, employees, and contractor employees. Investigators travel to the applicant’s former schools, residences, places of employment, etc. At these places, the investigators will interview references, relatives, neighbors, friends, coworkers, and other sources to acquire background information regarding the subject person. They will also compile data from written information found in schools, and employment records. Upon completion, the investigator will compile all the data into a report and submit it to the government. This investigator may be required to perform these duties in other U.S. Territories such as the Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico.
Background Investigator II
Minimum General Experience. Five years of continuous work experience that demonstrates reliability, dependability, and good judgment, and a minimum of five years of relevant experience. Requires a Bachelor’s degree. Must have a current driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and willingness to travel up to a 150-mile radius daily in support of assignments. Must be able to obtain/maintain a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
Functional Responsibility. The Investigators may need to travel nationwide, including U. S. Territories, to perform background investigations on applicants, employees, and contractor employees. Investigators travel to the applicant’s former schools, residences, places of employment, etc. At these places, the investigators will interview references, relatives, neighbors, friends, coworkers, and other sources to acquire background information regarding the subject person. They will also compile data from written information found in schools, and employment records. Upon completion, the investigator will compile all the data into a report and submit it to the government. This investigator may be required to perform these duties in other U.S. Territories such as the Virgin Islands, or Puerto Rico.
Quality Control Manager
Minimum General Experience. Five years of continuous work experience that demonstrates reliability, dependability, and good judgment, and a minimum of five years of relevant experience with performing quality control review of background checks. Requires a Bachelor’s degree. Must be able to obtain/maintain a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Functional Responsibility. The Quality Control for the Background Investigators must perform review of the following:
• Understand customer needs and requirements to develop effective quality control processes
• Devise and review specifications for background check processes
• Set requirements for background Investigation standards and monitor their compliance
• Ensure adherence to Privacy Act, HIPPA, and other guidelines as well as legal obligations
• Supervise background Investigators to provide guidance and feedback
• Oversee all procedures to identify deviations from quality standards
• Inspect final background check reports and compare properties to requirements
• Approve background checks or reject defectives .
Standard Form 1449,
Contract for Commercial Items (Cont'd) AGB Investigative Services, Inc
Contact Number GS-07F-0216W 1. HOURLY RATES:
To be filled inserted by the Contractor prior to distribution.
2. MAXIMUM ORDER*: SIN 561612 $250,000
*If the best value selection places your order over the Maximum Order identified in this catalog/price list, you have an
opportunity to obtain a better schedule contract price. Before placing your order, contract the aforementioned contractor for
a better price. The contractor may (7) offer a new price for this requirement (2) offer the lowest price available under this con
tract or (3) decline the order. A delivery order that exceeds the maximum order may be placed under the schedule contract in
accordance with FAR 8.404.
3. MINIMUM ORDER: $0
4. GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE:
Domestic, 50 sates, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, US Territories.
5. POINT(S) OF PRODUCTION: N/A to services.
6. DISCOUNT FROM LIST PRICES: Reference Net Pricing by Category/Location attached. For calculation of the GSA Schedule
price (price paid by customers ordering from the GSA Schedule, and the price to be loaded in to GSA Advantage), the
contractor should deduct the appropriate basic discount from the list price and add the prevailing IFF rate to the
negotiated discounted price (Net GSA price). Current IFF rate is 0.75%.
7. QUANTITY DISCOUNT(S): .5% for individual task orders greater than $7M.
8. PROMPT PAYMENT TERMS: .5%/20, Net 30
9.a GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARDS MUST BE ACCEPTED AT OR BELOW THE MICRO PURCHASE THRESHOLD.
9b.GOVERNMENT PURCHASE ARE ACCEPTED ABOVE THE MICRO-PURCHASE THRESHOLD.
10. FOREIGN ITEMS: N/A to Services
11a. TIME OF DELIVERY: N/A to Services
11b. EXPEDITED DELIVERY: N/A to Services
Terms and Conditions
11c. OVERNIGHT AND 2-DAY DELIVERY: N/A Services
11d. URGENT REQUIREMENTS: N/A to Services
12. FOB POINT: N/A for Services 13a. ORDERING ADDRESS: AGB Investigative Serv ices , Inc.
7545 S. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60620
13b. ORDERING PROCEDURES: For supplies and services, the ordering procedures, information on Blanket
Purchase Agreements (B PA's) are found Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-3
14. PAYMENT ADDRESS: Same as contractor
15. WARRANTY PROVISION: N/A to Services
16. EXPORT PACKING CHARGES: N/A to Services
17. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GOVERNMENT PURCHASE CARD ACCEPTANCE: (any thresholds above the
micro-purchase level)
18. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF RENTAL, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
19. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INSTALLATION (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
20. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REPAIR PARTS INDICATING DATE OF PARTS PRICE LISTS AND ANY DISCOUNTS FROM LIST
PRICES (IF AVAILABLE): N/A
20a. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ANY OTHER SERVICES (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
21. LIST OF SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION POINTS (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
22. LIST OF PARTICIPATING DEALERS (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
23. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (IF APPLICABLE): N/A
24a. SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES SUCH AS ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES (e.g. recycled content,
energy efficiency, and/or reduced pollutants): 24b. Section 508 Compliance for EIT:
To be filled inserted by the Contractor prior to distribution.
If applicable, indicate that Section 508 compliance information is available on Electronic and Information
Technology (El) supplies and services and show where in full details can be found (e.g. contractor's website or
other location). The EIT standards can be found at: www.Section508.gov.
1. DUNS NUMBER: 740387774
2. NOTIFICATION REGARDING REGISTRATION IN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE: Registration
valid until 10/31/2020.
Purchase Requests. Below are ways you can order from AGB on GSA Schedule MAS.
1. For orders up to $10,000: Develop a Scope of Work (SOW) and have your procurement office place the order directly with
AGB Investigative Services, Inc.
2. For orders over $10,000 but less than $250,000: Develop a performance-based SOW, send a Request for Quote to at least
three GSA Schedule MAS Holders, evaluate quotes based on your best value criteria, and place the order with the selected
contractor.
3. For orders over $250,000: Follow the procedures as per #2 above but seek additional quotes.
4. Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). In order to further decrease costs, reduce paperwork, and save time, access AGB
Investigative Services, Inc. directly by establishing a Blanket Purchase Agreement.
8(a) Set-Aside Option. Federal agencies can also make 8(a) or small business set-asides on GSA Schedule MAS per the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) as discussed below.
FAR 8.405-5 Small Business.
7. (a) Although the preference programs of part 79 are not mandatory in this subpart, in accordance with section
7337 of Public Law 777-240 ( 75 U.S.C. 644(r))-
a. (7) Ordering activity contracting officers may, at their discretion-
i. (i) Set aside orders for any of the small business concerns identified in 79.000(a)(3); and
ii. (ii) Set aside BPAs for any of the small business concerns identified in 79.000(a)(3).
b. (2) When setting aside orders and BPAs-
i. (i) Follow the ordering procedures for Federal Supply Schedules at 8.405-7 Ordering procedures for supplies,
and services not requiring a statement of work., 8.405-2, and 8.405-3; and
ii. (ii) The specific small business program eligibility requirements identified in part 79 apply.
2. (b) Orders placed against schedule contracts may be credited toward the ordering activity's small business goals.
For purposes of reporting an order placed with a small
business schedule contractor, an ordering agency may only take credit if the awardee meets a size standard that corresponds to
the work performed. Ordering activities should rely on the small business representations made by schedule contractors at the
contract level.
3. (c) Ordering activities may consider socio-economic status when identifying contractor(s) for consideration or
competition for award of an order or BPA. At a minimum, ordering activities should consider, if available, at least
one small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone
small business, women-owned small business, or small disadvantaged business schedule contractor(s).
GSA Advantage! and Schedules e-Library at http://www.gsa.gov/fas contain information on the small
business representations of Schedule contractors.
4. (d) For orders exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, ordering activities should give preference to the items of small
business concerns when two or more items at the same delivered price will satisfy the requirement.
How to Buy from AGB Investigative Services, Inc. Under GSA Schedule MAS